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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Freedom after a year Upon leaving prison, several of the freed cadets described their release as bittersweet, noting that many detainees remain behind bars.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Some worried he would be freed and not tried in the killing of Iryna Zarutska.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
So far this year, the Eastern District’s six active judges have ordered almost people 2,000 freed.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Levy got the phrase tattooed on his arm shortly after he was freed.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
That said, a small portion of inventory was strategically reserved by both networks in anticipation of a hot scatter market; when freed up, those units are expected to be the most valuable buys on the summer sports calendar.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
And actually, that freed me up to speak more openly about love.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
He was freed from jail on March 31, after posting $190,000 through a bond company, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Once Alberto was freed from the wires, Guadalupe performed CPR.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Freedom after a year Upon leaving prison, several of the freed cadets described their release as bittersweet, noting that many detainees remain behind bars.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Attempts to refloat the mammal with the help of police boats, excavators and inflatable boats had temporarily freed it.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Some worried he would be freed and not tried in the killing of Iryna Zarutska.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
So far this year, the Eastern District’s six active judges have ordered almost people 2,000 freed.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Levy got the phrase tattooed on his arm shortly after he was freed.
—Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
That said, a small portion of inventory was strategically reserved by both networks in anticipation of a hot scatter market; when freed up, those units are expected to be the most valuable buys on the summer sports calendar.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Apr. 2026
And actually, that freed me up to speak more openly about love.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
He was freed from jail on March 31, after posting $190,000 through a bond company, court records show.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Once Alberto was freed from the wires, Guadalupe performed CPR.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Freyre said he's been dreaming of a liberated Cuba since almost immediately after Castro took over.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The movie includes footage of real historical tragedies — harrowing video from liberated concentration camps — along with contemporaneous ones, like the crash of PSA Flight 182, which happened less than two months before Faces of Death was released.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The cause of Jaxon’s death has not been released.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The White House has released the names of only about half the members, and just one is Jewish.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Crochet opened the fifth at 60 pitches and got two quick strikeouts before leadoff man Jahmai Jones’ solo homer gave Detroit a 2-1 lead.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time Denver Book Society owner Rich Garvin has been involved in a disagreement over the new store’s name – a book swap organization started in 2022 called the Denver Book Swap Society also shared concerns about the similar names before Garvin’s store opened in February.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Murakami cleared the center field batter’s eye for his first major-league slam.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Foreign Office, which oversees diplomatic appointments, cleared him anyway.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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So far, the Oakland Zoo has saved 33 mountain lions, part of a broader shift among accredited zoos toward rescue and rehabilitation over traditional exhibitions.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Zar took issue with those findings, saying access to water often made the difference for homes that were saved and those that were lost.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kalee was rescued in Alaska in 2018 after suffering an injury.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Knowing his Chilean heritage, local TV news outlets once interviewed Keno as miners were being rescued following the 2010 Copiapó mining accident.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Jade's Aunt Tandra Brus was relieved.—
Betsy Shuller,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Book readers, were you relieved for like five seconds?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despised by all and facing an HR complaint from Nurse Liz (Conni Miu) over the coverup, Richard redeemed himself when he became infected by a deadly virus in the finale which subsequently struck Amy and Liz, among others.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
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